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La Jolla, San Diego Cosmetic Dentistry Practice Providing Smile Design Services

Current trends in dentistry reflect our patients’ desire for long-lasting treatments that also look great. At Scripps Center for Dental Care in La Jolla, our cosmetic dentistry specialists recognize that all forms of dental care are directly related to appearance, and we strive to help our patients achieve the very best in function and aesthetics when it comes to their smiles. Research shows that people with healthy smiles are more likely to be hired for jobs, be respected for their opinions, and have higher levels of self-confidence. As materials, techniques, and technology improve, we are increasingly able to provide subtle yet effective treatments that look beautiful and blend perfectly with natural teeth. Plus, with a number of anesthesia and sedation options available at our San Diego cosmetic dentistry practice, it is more comfortable than ever to undergo aesthetic procedures. If you live in the San Diego area and are ready to enhance your appearance with smile design, contact us to schedule your consultation.

Direct Freehand Bonding
Composite Fillings
Smile Design

Direct Freehand Bonding

At Scripps Center for Dental Care in La Jolla, our cosmetic dentistry specialists are proud to offer freehand bonding to our patients as a treatment option. Bonding is a process involving the use of composite resin filling materials to improve the color and shape and treat rotations and fractures of the front teeth. This process can normally be performed in one visit without the use of a dental laboratory or temporary restorations.

Direct Freehand Bonding Benefits and Results

Due to advances in materials, the results of direct freehand bonding can be very realistic and exhibit incredible shine and lifelike colors. Advantages of this type of cosmetic care include less extensive tooth preparations, instant results, total control of shade and shape, and reduction in cost because no lab fees are generated. Among the limitations is a lack of long-term durability; restorations completed with direct freehand bonding last only about half as much time as porcelain veneers and other restorations do. Direct freehand bonding is an excellent option for patients who are younger or those who feel that other options cost more than they can comfortably afford.

Our leader in cosmetic dentistry, Dr. John Weston, is widely recognized for his artistic and technical skill with respect to direct freehand bonding and has earned a reputation for the consistently beautiful transformations he has completed with this procedure. To see some of the outstanding direct freehand bonding results achieved by our San Diego cosmetic dentistry team, please visit our Smile Gallery.

Composite Fillings

At Scripps Center for Dental Care in San Diego, our certified cosmetic dentistry specialists provide only the most modern and aesthetically-pleasing treatments to our patients. This commitment is the reason why we only place composite (tooth-colored) fillings and have eliminated metal, amalgam fillings from our practice.

Not only are composite fillings much more natural-looking than traditional amalgam fillings, but they also are significantly healthier for the patient. Amalgam fillings are customarily composed of mercury, which is highly toxic. During chewing, small amounts of mercury may be released into the body, a process that some studies have shown increases mercury levels in the brain and other vital organs. Furthermore, amalgam fillings are more sensitive to temperature change than composite fillings are and can expand with time. This phenomenon causes teeth to break, creating the need for more extensive restorations.

Composite Fillings: Form Meets Function

Composite fillings are also more aesthetically pleasing than amalgam in that they are formulated to match the rest of the patients’ teeth closely. The resin material used in composite fillings actually bonds to the structure of the treated tooth, providing greater support and stronger restorations than are possible with amalgam. Furthermore, because composite fillings bond with the actual teeth, there is no room for decay to form, which can be a problem with mercury or metal fillings. Composite fillings also wear better and last longer than amalgams.

If you would like to have your amalgam fillings replaced with more up-to-date and safer composite resin, contact our La Jolla cosmetic dentistry office.

Smile Design

Our certified dental specialists at Scripps Center for Dental Care in La Jolla can combine a number of cosmetic dentistry and restorative procedures to endow you with all the elements of a beautiful smile. Our San Diego smile design team can use procedures such as teeth whitening and direct freehand bonding to restore a brilliant glow to teeth, while porcelain veneers may be used to correct any alignment, shape, or sizing issues. We can also employ dental implants or even Invisalign® orthodontics to ensure that you are thrilled with every aspect of your smile.

The Smile Design Process

During your initial visit to our office in San Diego for a smile design, Dr. Weston will mock up a new smile as it will appear in your actual mouth. This “cosmetic preview" is created with the use of digital dental imaging and is an invaluable step that will allow you to view the proposed changes before treatment begins. Impressions of the design will also act as guides for the fabrication of your provisional restorations and will serve as precise communication tools for the master lab ceramist who will construct your restorations. Once the components of your new smile are all ready, you will return to our office to have them placed. Because we use the latest in sleep dentistry technology, our patients can relax in comfort while we perform multiple procedures in just one office visit. The result is that your smile design could be complete in just a few sessions!

At Scripps Center for Dental Care, San Diego residents can undergo a smile design transformation quickly and comfortably. In just a few visits to our office, you can have a beautiful smile that you will be proud to show off! If you would like to learn more about the exciting possibilities our San Diego team can create through smile design, please call us for a consultation.

Contact Us for Cosmetic Dentistry Excellence

Here in La Jolla, cosmetic dentistry has never been more attainable than it is with the friendly and skillful team at Scripps Center for Dental Care. With the very latest technology and techniques, we can offer our patients a vast array of smile-enhancing procedures while providing the utmost comfort and highest quality care.

To learn more about the many procedures performed by our San Diego cosmetic dentistry and smile design team, we encourage you to visit our smile gallery and then contact us today to schedule your personal consultation with a member of our team.

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